Within 24 months after approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, the subdivision or any part thereof shall be surveyed and a final map thereof prepared by a land surveyor or a civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying in conformance with the tentative map as approved or conditionally approved and with the requirements set forth in this title and be filed in accordance with the definition incorporated in Section 19-08.200 of this title. This time limit shall not include any period of time during which a development moratorium is in existence or during a stay of time approved by the Planning Commission due to a lawsuit that has been filed and is pending in a court of competent jurisdiction involving the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map. The periods of time shall be limited to the lengths indicated in Government Code Section 66452.6.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The civil engineer or land surveyor shall file with the Department of Community Development, the number of copies of the final map of each subdivision as may be required by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Upon written application of the subdivider made within 24 months after approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, the Planning Commission may, after referral to other affected offices and agencies, grant an extension of time not to exceed one year, for filing the final map with the City Council. Four subsequent extensions of time, each not to exceed one year, may thereafter be granted. The application and processing fee, as established by resolution of the City Council, shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. The Planning Commission may deny any extension of time if the subdivider does not agree to new conditions of approval which are based upon ordinances, policies, or standards in effect at the time of the submittal of the extension request.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
(A) 
If a subdivider is required to expend $125,000.00 or more (or such other sum as provided in Government Code Section 66452.6) to construct, improve, or finance the construction or improvement of public improvements outside the property boundaries of the tentative map, as set forth in Government Code Section 66452.6, and can document, through the submittal of itemized receipts to the City Engineer for the purchase of materials and payment for services, the expense incurred did in fact exceed $125,000.00, or such other sum specified in Government Code Section 66452.6, each filing of a final map authorized by Government Code Section 66456.1 shall extend the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map by 36 months from the date of its expiration or the date of the previously filed final map, whichever is later. The extensions shall not extend the tentative map more than 10 years from its approval or conditional approval.
(B) 
For the purpose of this section only, the boundary of the tentative map shall be defined as the right-of-way centerline of any existing adjacent minor or collector street, 12 feet to the near side of the right-of-way centerline of any existing adjacent major street or highway, the ultimate flowline of any existing public drainage channel or way, or the property boundary, whichever causes the boundary map to enclose the greatest area.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3238 § 34, 1996; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Upon written application by the subdivider, within 10 calendar days of the filing of a lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction involving the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, the Planning Commission may consider a stay of time for filing the final map with the City Council. Within 40 calendar days of receiving said application, the Planning Commission shall either stay the time period for up to five years or deny the requested stay.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Failure to file a written request for an extension of time or stay of time by the subdivider within the time period prescribed by this title shall terminate all proceedings for receiving an extension of time or stay of time. Once a tentative map has expired, the subdivider must submit a new tentative map application together with all required fees to subdivide the property.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The final map shall be clearly and legibly drawn in a form and on materials approved by the County Recorder and City Engineer. The outside dimensions of each sheet of said map shall be 18 inches by 26 inches or 460 by 660 millimeters. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch or 25 millimeters. The scale of the map shall be sufficient to show all details clearly, and shall not be less than one inch to 100 feet. Each sheet of the map shall show the date of the survey, north arrow, and a written and graphic scale. The map shall be so made and shall be in such condition when filed that good legible prints and negatives can be made therefrom.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The boundary of the subdivision shall be designated by a distinctive border approved by the City Engineer applied to the final map. Such border shall not interfere with the legibility of figures or other data.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The title of each sheet of said final map shall consist of the approved name and subdivision number of the subdivision, if appropriate, conspicuously placed on the lower right-hand corner of the sheet, followed by the words "City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, State of California."
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The following certificates, acknowledgments and descriptions shall appear where possible on the title sheet of the final map; whenever appropriate the certificates may be combined:
(A) 
Statements by Parties Holding Title. A statement signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record, title or interest in the land subdivided, consenting to the preparation and recordation of said map. Signatures of parties owning the types of interest indicated in Government Code Section 66436 may be omitted as allowed by this section of the Subdivision Map Act providing their name(s) and the nature of their interest(s) are set forth on the map;
(B) 
Dedication Statements. The statement may assert that a certain parcel or parcels are not offered for dedication. However, as a condition precedent to the approval of any final map, any or all of the parcels of land or dedication of vehicular access rights shown thereon and intended for any public use or benefit shall be offered for dedication for public use except those parcels intended for the exclusive use of lot owners in the subdivision, their licensees, visitors, tenants and servants. In the event the streets or any of them shown on a subdivision map are not offered for dedication, the statement may contain wording to this effect. If such statement appears on the map, and if the map is approved by the City Council, the use of any such street or streets by the public shall be permissive only;
(C) 
Engineer's (Surveyor's) Statement. A statement by the civil engineer who is authorized to practice land surveying or land surveyor responsible for the survey and final map. The signature of each civil engineer or land surveyor shall be accompanied by his or her seal and the expiration date of license or registration;
(D) 
Certificates, statements, and acknowledgments for execution by each of the following in the format on file in the Department of Community Development:
(1) 
City Engineer,
(2) 
City Clerk,
(3) 
Director of Administrative Services,
(4) 
County Recorder,
(5) 
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,
(6) 
County Tax Collector Redemption Officer;
(E) 
Such other affidavits, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements, and notarial seals as may be required by law and by this title.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Sufficient data must be shown on the map to determine the exact bearing and length of every lot line, block line and boundary line. Dimensions of lots shall be shown in feet and hundredths of feet to the nearest hundredth. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to the nearest hundredth. Bearings and distances of straight lines and radii and arc length for all curves, and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves, shall be shown in feet and hundredths of feet to the nearest hundredth.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The subdivision shall be tied into the City of Santa Rosa Coordinate System by the method and standards shown in the City survey standards on file in the Department of Public Works. If no City coordinate system monument exists within a reasonable distance, as determined by the City Engineer, a tie to a monument established by the National Geodetic Survey shall be shown in accordance with the requirements of Section 8771.5 of the Business and Professions Code. Coordinate values of any monuments used to establish coordinate ties shall be shown on the final map. If no coordinate monuments of either the City coordinate system or the California Coordinate System exist within a reasonable distance from the survey shown on the final map, a tie to a map recorded in the County Recorder's Office shall be made, in accordance with the City survey standards, as approved by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Whenever the City Engineer has established the monument or centerline of a street or alley adjoining to, or within the proposed subdivision, the data shall be shown on the subdivision map. All dimensions relative to the right-of-way widths, relationship to other control lines, easements and/or sidelines shall also be shown on the subdivision map.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The maps shall clearly show what existing monuments or other evidence was found on the ground in determining the boundary of the subdivision. The adjoining corners of all adjoining subdivisions shall be identified by lot, and where applicable, block numbers, subdivision name and recording data or other property designation.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
All lots and parcels offered for dedication shall be particularly delineated and designated with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels are differentiated from each other and from "lots" in that each parcel shall be lettered consecutively, beginning with the letter "A" and continue with no omissions or duplications. Sufficient linear, angular and curve data shall be shown to determine the bearing and length of the boundary lines of every block, lot and parcel which is a part thereof. Sheets shall be arranged so that no lot is split between two or more sheets unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Lot numbers shall begin with a numerical "1" and continue consecutively throughout the tract with no omissions or duplications. No block designation shall be used.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The sidelines and/or centerlines of all existing and proposed easements shall be shown by fine dashed lines. If any easement already on record cannot be definitely located, a statement of the existence, the nature thereof, and its recorded reference must appear on the title sheet. Distance and bearings on the lot lines which are cut by an easement shall be dimensioned so that the map will clearly show the actual length of the lot lines. The widths of all easements and sufficient ties thereto to locate definitely the same, with respect to the subdivision, must be shown. All easements must be clearly labeled and identified. If an easement shown on the map is already of record, its recorded reference must be given. If an easement is being dedicated on the map, it shall be set out in the owner's certificate for dedication.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Subsequent to approval by the City Council, the filing for record of a final map shall constitute abandonment of all dedications to the public not shown on the map. Any map submitted shall be accompanied by evidence of title and nonuse, or lack of necessity of streets or easements previously dedicated to the public which are to be vacated or abandoned.
(Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
All final maps shall have a location map relating the subdivision to the general layout of the City, and it shall be placed on the first map sheet, or key map, rather than on the certificate sheets.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
When the final map consists of more than two map sheets, the legend and a key map showing the relationship of each sheet shall be placed on the first map sheet. Every sheet comprising the map shall bear the scale, north arrow, title, sheet number, and number of sheets comprising the map.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
On and after January 1, 1987, no requirements shall be included on a final map or parcel map which do not affect record title interests. However, the map shall contain a notation or reference to additional information as required in this title. The map shall contain the following in bold print:
"NOTICE"
See Sheet No. ___ for all local agency-required information.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Additional information, as set forth in this section, shall be required to be submitted on an additional map sheet which shall be identified as the information sheet and which shall indicate its relationship to the final or parcel map, and shall contain a statement that the additional information is for informational purposes, describing conditions as of the date of filing, and is not intended to affect record title interest. The information sheet shall contain the following:
(A) 
The full title block;
(B) 
A graphic scale;
(C) 
A north arrow;
(D) 
All required notes and all required additional survey and map information, including but not limited to, building setback lines, building envelopes, flood hazard zones, seismic lines and setbacks, geologic mapping, archeological sites, creek setback lines, and applicable fees. The additional information need not be provided at the same scale as on the map if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the result is plainly and readily legible. In no case, shall a scale of greater than one inch to 100 feet be utilized. Typical representations may also be utilized if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, they adequately communicate the desired information.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The subdivider shall submit the following documents along with the final map to the City Engineer:
(A) 
Calculation Sheets. Electronically computed calculation sheets, in a form approved by the City Engineer, giving plane coordinates of the boundary of the subdivision, blocks, lots, parcels, easements, and street centerlines therein;
(B) 
Report and Guarantee of Clear Title. The final map shall be accompanied by a preliminary title report prepared by a duly authorized title company naming the persons whose consent is necessary to the preparation and recordation of said map and to the dedication of the streets, alleys, and other public places shown on the map, and certifying that, as of the date of the preparation of the report, the persons therein named are all the persons necessary to give clear title to said subdivision;
(C) 
Deed Restrictions. The final map shall be accompanied by three copies of all proposed covenants, conditions and restrictions;
(D) 
Preliminary Soils Report. Along with, or prior to, the submission of the final subdivision map, the subdivider shall file a preliminary soils report, prepared by a civil engineer based upon adequate test borings or excavations of the subdivision. The preliminary soils report may be waived if the Chief Building Official determines that critically expansive soils or other soils problems which could lead to structural defects do not exist;
(E) 
Soil Investigation. If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural damage, a soils report considering each lot in the subdivision shall be prepared by a civil engineer. The soils report shall recommend corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each main structure proposed to be constructed. The report shall be filed with the Chief Building Official, who shall approve the soil investigation report if he determines that the recommended corrective action is likely to prevent structural damage to any main structure to be constructed on any lot in the subdivision. Subsequent building and planning permits shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of the latest approved recommended corrective action in the construction of each building.
(F) 
Restricted Access Deed. Whenever required, a deed signed by the owner relinquishing the right of vehicular access over the side line or lines of a highway, freeway, parkway, or street.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
(A) 
Improvement Plans. Prior to or at the time of receipt of a proposed final map, detailed plans, cross-sections, profiles and specifications of the improvements to be installed as required by the provisions of this title and the conditions of the tentative map approval, and of all other improvements proposed to be installed by the subdivider within any street, right-of-way, easement or parcel of land dedicated on the map, preexisting within or contiguous to the subdivision, including the estimated cost thereof, shall be prepared and submitted by the subdivider in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer.
(B) 
Design Data. Design data, assumptions, and computations for proper analysis in accordance with sound engineering practice shall be submitted along with the improvement plans.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Upon receipt of a proposed final map and other data, the City Engineer or his or her designee shall review the same to determine:
(A) 
Compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, and the conditions of approval;
(B) 
Whether the proposed map is technically correct (survey data, mathematical data, and computations);
(C) 
The sufficiency of required affidavits and acknowledgments. The City Engineer shall inform the subdivider or authorized agent of any errors or omissions and of any corrections to the proposed final map and other documents which are required. The subdivider shall make the corrections and/or additions until the proposed map and documents are acceptable to the City Engineer. The final map shall be deemed submitted to, and filed with the City Engineer only when the City Engineer determines the proposed final map and other required documents to be sufficient and acceptable, and that all provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, the conditions of approval and adopted policies and standards have been complied with. The City Engineer shall certify his or her approval on the original tracing and all necessary prints of the final map, and shall file the map and other required documents with the City Council.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The City Engineer-Community Development shall approve or disapprove all final maps (including final parcel maps) as provided below.
(A) 
After the City Engineer-Community Development receives a proposed final map, he or she shall notify the City Council at its next regular meeting that the map is being reviewed for final approval.
(B) 
The Clerk of the City Council shall thereafter provide notice of this pending review, which notice shall be attached and posted with the City Council's regular agenda and shall be mailed to interested parties who request notice.
(C) 
The City Engineer-Community Development shall not approve the final map unless (1) the subdivision agreement and bond or deposit as provided in Sections 19-56.040 and 19-56.050 have been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the City Engineer-Community Development as to sufficiency; and (2) he or she determines that the final map is in conformity with the requirements of this title, the Subdivision Map Act at the time the tentative map was approved, and in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map and any approved alterations thereof, and its conditions.
(D) 
The City Engineer-Community Development may accept, accept subject to improvement, or reject dedications and offers of dedications that are made by a statement on the map. Rejected offers of dedication may nevertheless be accepted at a later date.
(E) 
The City Engineer-Community Development shall approve or disapprove the final map within 10 working days following the meeting of the City Council that was preceded by the notice in subsection (B) above.
(F) 
The City Engineer-Community Development is authorized to execute the subdivision agreement required by Chapter 19-56.
(G) 
The decisions by the City Engineer-Community Development may be appealed to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk a written notice of appeal on a form provided by the City Clerk within 15 calendar days of the date of the decision, together with any applicable fees as determined by Council resolution.
(H) 
The City Council shall periodically review this delegation of authority to the City Engineer-Community Development.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998; Ord. 3501 § 1, 2000)
(A) 
Preparation of Map. If the filing of multiple final maps is contemplated prior to receiving approval or conditional approval of a tentative map, the subdivider must show the probable boundaries of each phase of the subdivision on the tentative map. If the tentative map has already been approved and has not expired, the subdivision may still be phased with the concurrence of the City Engineer.
(B) 
Filing. The subdivider shall submit copies of the original or approved tentative map as required by the Department of Community Development City Engineer.
(C) 
Fee. A processing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council shall be paid at the time of submitting the application. If the tentative map has already received approval, no public hearing will be required.
(D) 
Processing Procedure. An original tentative map or a previously approved tentative map will be processed the same as any other tentative map with the exception of holding a public hearing on a previously approved tentative map. This procedure will not limit the authority of the Planning Commission or City Council to impose reasonable conditions relating to the filing of multiple final maps. The concurrence of the Planning Commission or City Council to allow the filing of multiple final maps shall not affect the expiration date of the approved tentative map.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
(A) 
On January 8, 2019, the City Council approved an amendment to allow an automatic, 12-month extension for approved tentative subdivision maps and associated entitlements that were active as of October 9, 2017.
(B) 
One-time map extension. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this code, the expiration date of any tentative subdivision map, vesting tentative subdivision map or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map has been approved, that has not expired as of October 9, 2017, shall be extended by 12 months. This automatic extension shall substitute for one extension under Code Section 19-28.030 and shall not increase the total number of extensions allowed under the code.
(C) 
Concurrent land use approvals. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this code, for maps extended pursuant to subsection (B), above, any discretionary land use approval that was granted in conjunction with the subdivision map, vesting tentative subdivision map or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map has been approved, and that has not expired as of October 9, 2017, shall be extended by 12 months consistent with the extension granted pursuant to subsection (B) above.
(Ord. 2024-014, 11/19/2024)
(A) 
On February 25, 2020, the City Council adopted an amendment to allow a second automatic 12-month extension for tentative maps and associated entitlements that benefitted from the first automatic, 12-month extension.
(B) 
Tentative subdivision maps, vesting tentative subdivision maps, and tentative parcel maps that have been approved or conditionally approved and have not expired as of October 9, 2017, and were extended by City Council Ordinance No. ORD-2019-001 for one year, would be automatically extended by one additional year, provided such extension would not exceed the maximum number of extensions allowed under the Subdivision Map Act and City Code.
(C) 
Discretionary land use approvals that have been approved in conjunction with the map approval and have not expired as of October 9, 2017 and were extended by City Council Ordinance No. ORD-2019-001 for one year, would be automatically extended by one additional year, consistent with the extended tentative subdivision map, vesting tentative subdivision map or tentative parcel map.
(Ord. 2024-014, 11/19/2024)